OpenTofu

Infrastructure as code tool for cloud resource management.

Manage cloud resources with configuration files, track changes, and automate deployments using a command-line interface.1 save · opentofu.org
OpenTofu

OpenTofu functions as an infrastructure as code tool, running on developer machines and managing cloud resources through configuration files. It operates under the stewardship of the Linux Foundation.

  • Terraform compatibility: serves as a drop-in replacement for Terraform with preserved workflows.
  • Community-driven: developed and maintained by a community under the Linux Foundation.
  • Resource graph: builds a graph of resources for efficient parallel execution.
  • Execution plans: generates plans to preview changes before applying them.
  • Provider ecosystem: supports 3,900+ providers and 23,600+ modules.

Free and open source; licensed under the Mozilla Public License v2.0.

OpenTofu is ideal for developers and teams seeking an open-source alternative to Terraform for managing infrastructure as code. It is well-suited for environments where community support and open-source licensing are priorities.